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1. Drive and contribute to cutting-edge research projects in NLP/ML.
2. Develop benchmarks and baselines using publicly available datasets.
3. Train large language models (LLMs) on innovative, practical tasks.
4. Publish research findings at leading NLP/ML/AI conferences and in top journals.
Who We Look For1. Currently in the PhD degree in NLP, Machine Learning, or a related area, or recently submitted the thesis; available at least three days per week (with the supervisor and university approval). Candidates who have completed a Master's degree and have received a PhD offer in a relevant field will also be considered.
2. At least one publication in a top-tier NLP/ML conference or journal (e.g., ACL, NAACL, EMNLP, EACL, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML).
3. Hands-on experience with Python and deep learning libraries, especially PyTorch, Hugging Face, and Transformers.
4. Experience in one or more of the following areas: supervised fine-tuning of LLMs, LLM self-learning, LLM efficiency, LLM-based AI agents, or LLM applications in gaming, reasoning, or mathematical tasks.
Equal Employment Opportunity at TencentAs an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a PhD in NLP, Machine Learning, or a related area
- At least one publication in a top-tier NLP/ML conference or journal
- Hands-on experience with Python and deep learning libraries
- Experience with supervised fine-tuning of LLMs or LLM applications
Tencent Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tencent and has not been reviewed or approved by Tencent.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as a standout, with strong PPO options and relatively low prescription costs highlighted for U.S. plans. This suggests the medical offering can be a meaningful component of the overall rewards package for U.S.-based employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as competitive in the U.S., with employer match details called out as an item to confirm in writing. This indicates retirement benefits can be a notable strength where applicable.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance-linked incentives and share-based awards are repeatedly included as part of the compensation model, alongside potential RSU and sign-on eligibility in certain roles. This points to total rewards often extending beyond base pay through variable and equity components.
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